Hiabs
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Specialist Hiab Services for Heavy Freight
Some freight cannot be safely unloaded with a standard tail lift. Machinery, industrial equipment, construction materials, and other oversized or heavy goods require a Hiab crane truck for safe delivery and placement. Using the wrong equipment creates risk for your driver, your goods, and your client’s site.
We arrange Hiab crane truck services for freight that requires specialist lifting. Our team coordinates the booking, confirms site access requirements, and manages delivery logistics to ensure your heavy goods arrive safely and on time.
When a Standard Tail Lift Is Not Enough
Specialist crane truck services for heavy and oversized freight.
Crane-Assisted Delivery
Hiab crane truck delivery for goods that cannot be safely unloaded with a tail lift. Suitable for machinery, industrial equipment, and heavy building materials.
Site Coordination
We confirm site access requirements, ground bearing capacity, and overhead clearances before dispatching a Hiab to your delivery address.
Heavy & Oversized Freight
Specialist handling for machinery, manufacturing equipment, construction materials, and other heavy or oversized goods from any of our three hub locations.
Let's Talk About Your Hiab Requirements
Your warehousing and fulfilment requirements are unique. We would love to hear about them.
At Store Rite, We Are Experienced and Reliable Professionals for Hiabs
01 When You Need a Hiab
Hiab services are required when goods are too heavy for a standard tail lift, too large to manoeuvre manually from a truck deck, or when placement precision at the delivery point requires crane positioning. Common applications include machinery delivery, modular building components, heavy fabricated items, and large commercial equipment.
02 Site Assessment Before Dispatch
Before we dispatch a Hiab to your delivery address, we require information about the site. This includes vehicle access dimensions, overhead clearances for the crane boom, ground bearing capacity at the pick and place points, and any specific placement requirements. Getting this right before arrival avoids costly failed delivery attempts.
03 Operator Qualification & Safety
Hiab crane trucks are operated by qualified operators holding current Hiab endorsements and working under our carrier’s health and safety procedures. All lifts are conducted to NZ WorkSafe requirements for crane operations. We do not compromise on operator qualification for any lifting work we arrange.
04 Scheduling & Lead Time
Hiab services require more advance booking than standard freight due to specialist vehicle and operator availability. We recommend providing at least 48 to 72 hours notice for Hiab requirements. For urgent requirements, contact us directly and we will confirm the earliest available slot across our carrier network.
05 Integration With Warehouse Despatch
When Hiab freight originates from one of our warehouse facilities, we coordinate the outbound loading and dispatch as part of our standard despatch workflow. Heavy items are staged on the dock and loaded by our forklift team to the Hiab truck, with outbound documentation processed through our WMS and inventory updated immediately on despatch.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What types of goods require a Hiab?
Hiabs are typically used for machinery, industrial equipment, heavy fabricated items, large building materials, and other goods too heavy or large for a standard tail lift. If you are unsure whether your freight requires a Hiab, contact us and we will advise based on the dimensions and weight of your goods.
Do you need site information before booking a Hiab delivery?
Yes. We require information about vehicle access, overhead clearances for the crane boom, and ground bearing capacity before dispatching a Hiab. This avoids failed delivery attempts due to access or safety issues at the site.
How much notice do you need to arrange a Hiab?
We recommend at least 48 to 72 hours notice for Hiab bookings due to specialist vehicle availability. For urgent requirements, contact us directly and we will confirm the earliest available option.